Wind came up Friday night at about 8 and blew through Saturday night at about 10. But the Clark Valley looked spectacular. The wild flowers bloomed and the birds sang and the black-eared Jacks ran from the coyotes like spring had never been so good. And, I found a new species of harvestman.

The photo's are in order: View north, Parry Phacelia, Clark Valley harvestman, Desert Lily (2 photo's), Bigelow Cholla, Black-tailed Jack Rabbit, and Desert Agave. The Bigelow Cholla is also known as jumping cactus. If you get anywhere near the stuff it seems to jump out and stick a small round ball of thorns to you. I always have a leatherman with me so I can use the pliers to remove the stuff. After taking this photo, I got jumped.